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Brighton aims to become United Nations 'biosphere reserve'

date: 2008-10-06 14:30:00 | Brighton, aims, become, United, Nations, 'biosphere, reserve'

Brighton is launching a campaign to become the first city in the world to be recognised by the United Nations as a "biosphere reserve".

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Research aims for artificial nose

date: 2008-10-02 11:29:08 |

European to become commander of space station in 2009

date: 2008-11-21 18:19:00

The International Space Station (ISS) next year will be commanded for the first time by a European, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced here on Friday.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

IBM to build brain-like computers

date: 2008-11-21 14:52:33

A collaboration in the US is aiming to create artificial brain circuits that mimic the structure and workings of neurons.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

First test for interplanetary net

date: 2008-11-21 10:56:02

Nasa has successfully tested a communications system designed to work in deep space modelled on the internet

source: news.bbc.co.uk

New glue invented that mimics sticky lizards

date: 2008-10-09 23:56:00

A type of dry glue based on the sticky limbs of geckos has been developed, far exceeding the capabilities of the gravity-defying lizards, according to a study published Thursday.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Ultraviolet radiation warning on unshaded eco lightbulbs

date: 2008-10-09 23:06:08

Health Protection Agency finds some energy-saving lightbulbs emit UV radiation above safety limits

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Warm welcome for house powered by hydrogen fuel cell

date: 2008-10-09 23:03:22

House in Lye, near Stourbridge, will be opened as the first of its kind connected to the national grid

source: www.guardian.co.uk


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The future of ecoconscious camping

date: 2008-11-20 11:45:50

Save energy and travel in style with an ecofriendly VW-inspired camper van designed by Verdier. From Inhabitat.com part of the Guardian Environment Network

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Indigenous people should be included in climate change talks, say campaigners

date: 2008-11-20 11:17:56

Communities most at risk from climate change are least likely to be represented at UN summit in Poznan, says report

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Slow progress on ocean protection

date: 2008-11-20 11:11:10

Two year after pledging to protect 10% of the oceans, governments have protected less than 1%, a survey finds.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Video: The green driving challenge

date: 2008-11-20 00:16:18

Patrick Barkham finds out how far he can stretch a litre of fuel as he takes a green driving test

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Farmers along US west coast face new pesticide restrictions

date: 2008-11-19 15:51:38

Restrictions on three popular pesticides have been issued in the name of protecting salmon

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Astronaut Tool Bag Lost In Space

date: 2008-11-19 10:04:00

An astronaut fixing the outside of the international space station has dropped a tool bag, which then floated away.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Ancient turtle discovered on Skye

date: 2008-11-19 08:59:27

The earliest turtles to live in water have been discovered on - and named after - the Scottish island of Skye.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

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